Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) has announced 58 temporary vacancies for Project Scientific Officer, Project Scientific Assistant, and Project Administrative Staff posts. The notified consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 72,930 for Project Scientific Officer posts, Rs. 46,020 for Project Scientific Assistant posts, and Rs. 25,870 for Project Administrative Staff posts. Interested candidates can submit their online applications by 16 November 2026 up to 5:30 PM under advertisement number 08/2026. The selection process involves scrutiny of online applications, followed by an interview for Project Scientific Officer and Project Scientific Assistant posts, and a written test and computer skill test for Project Administrative Staff.
IPR Recruitment 2026 Overview
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), an Aided Institute of Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India, has published recruitment advertisement no. 08/2026 inviting online applications for 58 temporary project posts.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) |
| Recruitment or Exam Name | IPR Project Posts Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2026 |
| Post Names | Project Scientific Officer, Project Scientific Assistant, Project Administrative Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 58 |
| Departments | Mechanical, Computer Science, Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, Electronics/Electronics & Communication, Physics, Computer, Administrative |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech., Diploma, B.Sc. (Physics), or Graduate Degree with Computer Course (varies by post) |
| Other Requirement | Minimum percentage criteria (60% for B.E./B.Tech./Diploma; 50% for PAS degree); Certified Course in Computer for PAS |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Pay Level or Pay | Rs. 25,870 to Rs. 72,930 per month (Consolidated, including HRA) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 200/- (General/OBC); Nil (SC/ST/Female/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Serviceman) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | Up to 16-11-2026 (till 5:30 PM) |
| Selection Process | Interview for PSO & PSA (written test for screening if needed); Written Test and Computer Skill Test for PAS |
| Job Location | Bhat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat or GIDC, Sector – 25, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Official Website | https://www.ipr.res.in |
IPR Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16-11-2026 (till 5:30 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Determining Eligibility | 16-11-2026 |
| Written Test / Interview Date | To be notified |
IPR Vacancy 2026
A total of 58 temporary vacancies have been advertised across 10 post codes and branches.
| Post Code | Post Name | Branch | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Project Scientific Officer | Mechanical | 05 |
| 01 | Project Scientific Officer | Computer Science | 02 |
| 01 | Project Scientific Officer | Instrumentation & Control | 01 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Mechanical | 15 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Electrical | 06 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Electronics/Electronics & Communication | 11 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Instrumentation & Control | 07 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Physics | 05 |
| 02 | Project Scientific Assistant | Computer | 03 |
| 03 | Project Administrative Staff | Administrative | 03 |
IPR Category-wise Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Branch | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Scientific Officer | Mechanical | 03 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Project Scientific Officer | Computer Science | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
| Project Scientific Officer | Instrumentation & Control | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Mechanical | 07 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 01 | 15 |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Electrical | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 06 |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Electronics/Electronics & Communication | 04 | 02 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 11 |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Instrumentation & Control | 03 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 07 |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Physics | 03 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Computer | 02 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 03 |
| Project Administrative Staff | Administrative | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
IPR Eligibility Criteria 2026
The eligibility of all candidates in all respects including age and qualification is determined with reference to 16-11-2026. Only Indian Nationals need to apply.
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Project Scientific Officer (Mechanical) | B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Project Scientific Officer (Computer Science) | B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science / Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Project Scientific Officer (Instrumentation & Control) | B.E./B.Tech. in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Project Scientific Assistant (Mechanical) | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (three-year Diploma) with minimum 60% marks |
| Project Scientific Assistant (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (three-year Diploma) with minimum 60% marks |
| Project Scientific Assistant (Electronics/Electronics & Communication) | Diploma in Electronics / Electronics & Communication Engineering (three-year Diploma) with minimum 60% marks |
| Project Scientific Assistant (Instrumentation & Control) | Diploma in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (three-year Diploma) with minimum 60% marks |
| Project Scientific Assistant (Physics) | B.Sc. (Physics) |
| Project Scientific Assistant (Computer) | Diploma in Computer Science / Engineering (three-year Diploma) with minimum 60% marks |
| Project Administrative Staff (Administrative) | Graduate in Arts/ Commerce / Management/ Science/ Law /Computer Application with minimum 50% marks and Certified Course in Computer |
- All qualifications must be from UGC recognized Indian Universities / AICTE approved Institute or Board only. Applicants with qualifications from foreign countries must submit an equivalency certificate from UGC / AIU.
- For the Project Scientific Assistant posts, only candidates holding a three-year Diploma will be considered.
- Candidates possessing higher qualification than the ONE prescribed for Post Code 01 & 02 will be treated as over qualified for the advertised post and will not be screened in.
IPR Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated with reference to 16-11-2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Scientific Officer | 40 Years |
| Project Scientific Assistant | 35 Years |
| Project Administrative Staff | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is admissible to SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-servicemen candidates as per Government of India orders on the subject from time to time.
IPR Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Project Scientific Officer | Consolidated | Rs. 72,930/- per month (Including HRA) |
| Project Scientific Assistant | Consolidated | Rs. 46,020/- per month (Including HRA) |
| Project Administrative Staff | Consolidated | Rs. 25,870/- per month (Including HRA) |
In addition to the remuneration mentioned above, Medical Scheme facility under Contributory Health Service Scheme – CHSS facility (self only) is admissible, and necessary deductions will be made every month from salary/remuneration as per IPR CHSS rules. The official notification does not mention the in-hand salary.
IPR Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC | Rs. 200/- |
Application fee must be paid through online mode only via SBI Collect. Candidates claiming fee exemption must submit the relevant certificate, failing which their candidature will not be considered. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance nor held in reserve.
IPR Selection Process 2026
The selection process comprises the following stages:
- Scrutiny of online applications based on age, educational qualification, category certificate, fee receipt, and other criteria.
- For Project Scientific Officer & Project Scientific Assistant (Post Code 01 & 02): Selection is solely based upon performance in personal interview. A written test may be conducted for screening purpose only, if required.
- For Project Administrative Staff (Post Code 03): Selection is based on written test and computer skill test.
How to Apply Online for IPR Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official application portal via the Institute's website: https://www.ipr.res.in/opportunities/current-opening-recruitment.
- Fill in personal, educational, and reservation particulars carefully in the online application form.
- Pay the application fee through SBI Collect portal (https://sbcollect.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm) by selecting category "Automobiles/Fuel", searching "Institute for Plasma Research", Gujarat, selecting payment category "Application fees-IPR", and entering the Advertisement No. (08/2026) and Post Code in the Remarks field.
- Download and save the SBI Collect payment receipt, and enter the payment and transaction details in the online application form.
- Upload a recent passport size colour photograph and scanned copies of supporting documents (proof of age, mark sheets/certificates, caste/community certificate if applicable, experience certificates).
- Submit the completed online application by 16-11-2026 (till 5:30 PM). There is no need to send hard copies of the application or supporting documents.
- In case of any issue in filing the online application, contact [email protected].
Documents Required
- A recent passport size colour photograph.
- Proof of age: Date of Birth as recorded in Birth Certificate, Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), or Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate mentioning DOB.
- Educational mark sheets, certificates, and degrees.
- Experience certificate(s), if any.
- Certificate of caste/community/class in prescribed Govt. of India format (for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Serviceman candidates), if applicable.
- Equivalency certificate from UGC/AIU for applicants with foreign qualifications.
- Any other relevant documents.
IPR Important Instructions
- All positions are purely temporary in nature and shall be for a maximum period of three (3) years. The engagement automatically ceases upon expiry of tenure, conferring no right/claim for regular appointment.
- Performance will be reviewed at the end of each year; if found unsatisfactory, appointment may be discontinued.
- Selected candidates will be required to work at Institute for Plasma Research, Bhat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat or its laboratories at GIDC, Sector – 25, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- Candidates possessing higher qualification than the ONE prescribed for Post Code 01 & 02 will be treated as over qualified and will not be screened in.
- If an applicant submits multiple applications, the application with the higher "Application ID Number" (latest one) will be considered.
- The written test and / or interview will be conducted in Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar, Gujarat. No TA shall be paid to attend.
- The number of vacancies indicated is provisional and may increase or decrease depending upon actual requirements.
- A wait list of candidates in order of merit will remain valid and operative for one (1) year from the date of final result declaration.
- Addendum / deletion / corrigendum (if any) shall be posted on the Institute's website only at https://www.ipr.res.in/opportunities/current-opening-recruitment.
- Records of candidates who are not selected shall be preserved only for a period of one year from the date of publication of the list of selected candidates.
- Any dispute arising out of this advertisement shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts/Tribunals situated at Gandhinagar / Ahmedabad, Gujarat only.
- Institute strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
IPR Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online Application Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Advertisement No. 08/2026 PDF |
| Official Website | Institute for Plasma Research Official Website |
